Sunday, July 23, 2017

by guest blogger Bryan Tsunoda (discovering LA)I look forward
to eating out on the holidays of other countries because it is an opportunity
to experience something new. For that reason, I enjoy eating out on the French
National holiday of Bastille Day.

I was happy to
learn that Taix was featuring bouillabaisse as their special that day. Given a
choice or proteins, I veer towards seafood and within that food group, I prefer
shellfish. Therefore, bouillabaisse satisfies that craving.

Visiting Taix is
like taking a trip backwards in time. Driving into their lot, you are warmly
greeted by a valet. Entering the restaurant, you walk down a dimly lit hallway.
To your right is the bar and straight ahead is the maitre d' station. Inside the
dining room are large comfy booths and frosted glass for privacy.

On Bastille Day,
the male employees wore red felt berets. My server, however, was female and she
wore a ribbon with the French national colors around her neck.

The Tour de
France was taking place in France and Taix featured specials each race day.
Even the highlighted wines were from areas near each stop on the tour. Also taking
place through Friday is Dine LA and Taix is one of the participating
restaurants.

When you sit
down in one of their plush booths, you receive fresh sourdough bread and
crudité. I ordered Claudia’s beet salad from the Dine LA menu and the special that day, bouillabaisse.

The beet salad
was nicely plated. I like that the ingredients were chilled, the butter lettuce
was crisp, the oranges were juicy, and the garlic vinaigrette complemented the
beet salad.